Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 31)

18 Crook Hall and Gardens This historic venue, which boasts Georgian, Jacobean and medieval features, is an amazing space in which to tie the knot. Situated within five acres of spectacular gardens, a beautiful woodland aisle leads to a white gazebo, where an outside ceremony can also take place. The gardens include a peaceful moat pool, a maze to entertain guests and a brand-new Woodland Canopy (see more on page 9), which is hidden among the trees and filled with twinkling lights. Wedding ceremonies can take place in the historic Medieval Hall, complete with roaring fire and candlelight and holding up to 80 people. The classical Georgian Drawing Room, overlooking Durham Cathedral, is ideal for up to 40 guests, while the gazebo and Woodland Canopy locations can both be set for 80. There are also smaller rooms available for fewer guest numbers. Each couple who books their wedding at Crook Hall will also receive an annual pass to visit the Hall & Gardens, to use as they wish up until their wedding day. If the wedding couple choose the afternoon tea wedding breakfast, they also receive a complimentary afternoon tea visit to taste- test before their wedding or to use in the future as an anniversary celebration. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0191 384 8028 crookhallgardens.co.uk St Chad’s St Chad’s College was constructed in the 18 th- century and possesses many interesting features, with much of the College’s property being Grade II listed. The splendid Moulsdale Hall, along with the wonderful glass-covered Cassidy Quad and the stunning gardens, offers a beautiful venue for your special day. The College is also located next to the World Heritage Site on Durham’s peninsula. The main entrance faces the magnificent rose window at the east end of Durham Cathedral and is fortunate to enjoy beautiful gardens to the rear that overlook the River Wear. Wedding receptions can take place in the magnificent Moulsdale Hall (120 guests), a grand space with high arched windows; the Cassidy Quad (140 guests), with its distinguishing glass roof; or the more intimate Senior Common Room (30 guests), a delightful space looking out on to the gardens. The bride and groom can also enjoy complimentary accommodation on the night of the wedding, while dedicated staff will ensure that every one of your needs is catered for. Ceremony licence? No Contact: 0191 334 3337 stchads.ac.uk helenrussellphotography.co.uk helenrussellphotography.co.uk